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TRIOMF RDC FERTILIZER PRODUCTION TESTS

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Discover the plant on the harbour port of Boma in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Since 2014, this production facility is part of a limited company with a public-private partnership. Explore the factory by viewing the video below.

MARKETING AT MINI MARCHÉ – MASSINA

The chain of Mini Marché shops have started a marketing campaign promoting the new look of the shops. There also might be a competition in the near future – STAY TUNED!

MINI MARCHE SHOP LOOKING GOOD

All of the Mini Marche shops in and around Kinshasa have been given a facelift. The new branding is up and looking good. Visit one of the six shops in the Kinshasa area today:

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TRIOMF RDC FERTILIZER PRODUCTION TESTS

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Discover the plant on the harbour port of Boma in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Since 2014, this production facility is part of a limited company with a public-private partnership. Explore the factory by viewing the video below.

MARKETING AT MINI MARCHÉ – MASSINA

The chain of Mini Marché shops have started a marketing campaign promoting the new look of the shops. There also might be a competition in the near future – STAY TUNED!

MINI MARCHE SHOP LOOKING GOOD

All of the Mini Marche shops in and around Kinshasa have been given a facelift. The new branding is up and looking good. Visit one of the six shops in the Kinshasa area today:

MINI MARCHÉ SHOPS GETS A NEW LOOK

The containers stores in the Kinshasa area have been rebranded and given a new look. The team in the DRC have started revamping the stores one-by-one. All of the shops will soon own this new look. This new face belongs to the store in Matete.

WORKSHOP CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

STORM WATER DRAIN CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

ALL DUMPERS OPERATIONAL

Thanks to Anthony for fixing the alternators and regulators on the dumpers. He also worked on the wiring of the genie boo a generator and one of the trucks. Repairs done, operations can run smoothly again.

WORKSHOP CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

BUILDING TWO CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

STORM WATER DRAIN CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Construction of the main storm water drain and main water drain catch pit is progressing at a good pace. They have started on the drain outlet of catch pit one and are reinforcing the concrete drain walls. The connection of the catch pit to the drain is also nearing completion and construction of the catch pit outlet has started. The team has almost completed the foundation footing of the first section of the storm water drain.

STORM WATER DRAIN UPDATE

RETAINER WALL CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

BUILDING 2 CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Preparations of the steel for the shuttering of the foundations are still ongoing. In some parts they have started installing the shuttering of the foundation walls. The casting of the footing concrete of building 2 are also still underway.

RETAINER WALL CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

81 TONS OF STEEL SHIPPED FROM SOUTH AFRICA TO MALUKU, DRC

Maluku will be the location of Marchè International De Kinshasa, future home of a large scale fresh produce market in the DRC.

The steel structures will be used during the construction phase of the meat, fish and vegetable market.

The fresh produce market will provide fruit, vegetables, eggs, fish and meat to Congolese Nationals as well as the International market using a web based E-commerce platform. The market will mainly sell products derived from the Bukanga Lonzo Parks, but will also acquire produce from the local farmers.

Marchè International de Kinshasa has the power to aid the almost six million small farmers by helping them gain access to existing and new markets. The role of the fresh produce market is to provide the necessary and obvious facilities to compensate for and cover the expanding gap in the market. The provision of a fresh produce market allows for equal trade opportunities to large sale, commercialised producers and small scale farmers producing small quantities of produce.

DIESEL SUPPLY TOPPED UP

The team on the Maluku site received a diesel delivery from ENGEN yesterday afternoon. The delivery was made by SEP (Services des Entreprises Pétrolières Congolaises), an independent transported, contracted by ENGEN.

PROJECT SUMMARY

These container shops distribute locally produced maize meal to the local population. The maize crops were grown on the S.E. du Parc Agro de Bukanga-Lonzo Agricultural park. For more information on this project, please visit parcagro.com

EARTHWORKS FIRMLY MOVING FORWARD

The earthworks on the Maluku site is successfully moving along with the first retaining wall already constructed and the foundation preparation of the retaining wall at the lower end of the premises on track.

BRICK BLOCK YARD, GOING STRONG – RUNNING DAY AND NIGHT

WORKSHOP DOORS PUT IN PLACE

DIESEL TANK FLOOR AND SPILLAGE PUMP IS BEING CONSTRUCTED

CONCRETE WORKS STEADY-GOING

ROAD TO FUTURE HARBOUR

BUILDING B’S PREPARATION UNDERWAY

The construction team has started groundworks on the northern boundary of the Maluku site in preparation of the terraces of the building that will house the meat packing section.

WORKSHOP AND STORAGE AREA CONSTRUCTION ON TRACK

The team a on the site of the Maluku Market Project is making headway on the workshop and storage area of 1 000 m2. They are currently working on the placement of the concrete foundation, plints and ring beam.

STEEL FIXING HAS STARTED

CONCRETE SLAB FOR DIESEL TANK COMPLETED

The concrete slab for the diesel tank has been completed and the team have started the foundation earthworks for the storage building. The earthworks have been done by the use of a Tractor-Loader-Backhoe (TLB) and by hand to achieve the final level – they are awaiting the arrival of a Grader for the completion of the rest of the project.

MARCHÉ INTERNATIONAL FEATURED IN GRANDS LACS

SECURITY AT MARCHÉ INTERNATIONAL CONSTRSUCTION SITE

The team have obtained a generator for supplying light at night for the security company who guards the containers standing at the lower end of the new storage area. There is a full-time security guard at the container site during the day and night.

WATER CURING OF CONCRETE SLABS

The team at the site of Marché International have started laying concrete for the foundation of this international fresh produce market. They are curing the concrete slabs – which is the process in which concrete is protected from loss of moisture and kept within a reasonable temperature range. The result of this process is increased strength and decreased permeability. Curing is also a key player in mitigating cracks in the concrete, which severely impacts durability.

OFF-LOADING CEMENT TRUCK BY HAND

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MOVING SWIFTLY

The construction team is making incredible progress on the site of Marché International, in Maluku DRC. The construction base has been completed and they have commenced with steel fixing for the diesel tank’s concrete base.

5 500 TONS OF TOP SOIL MOVED

The construction project at the site of Marché International has started with a bang. 5 500 Tons of top soil has been moved in the first three days of earthworks alone. The dumping area of the top soil has been levelled thanks to the efficient work of the construction team. Look forward to more exciting developments in 2015.

MACHINES FOR BULK EARTHWORKS ARRIVED ATLAST

Following the Ground breaking day ceremony on the 7th of May 2015 at the site of Marché International in Kinshasa, DRC construction promptly kicked off. With the arrival of the MT60 Dumpers and SDLG Excavators, bulk earthworks has commenced. These machines are preparing the site for the enormous construction project of the Marché International which will provide food security as well as economic growth through the agri business.

MANAGING DIRECTOR, JOSÉ DE MELIM’S ADDRESS AT MARCÉ INTERNATIONAL GROUND BREAKING DAY – 7 MAY 2015

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Managing Director of Marché International, José de Melim thanking His Excellency the Prime Minister Mr. Matata Ponya and other members of parliament and other distinguished guests. Mr. de Melim speaks with great honour on behalf of the board of directors of Marché International in Kinshasa.

GROUND BREAKING DAY, 7 MAY 2015

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The Congolese government launched on Thursday 7 May 2015 the construction of the Marché International of Maluku in Kinshasa, in order to sell products from the Bukanga Lonzo park, but also all the productions from different provinces of the DRC.

BREAKING GROUND AT MARCHÉ INTERNATIONAL

They dug the first test hole on the site of Marché International in Kinshasa to determine the depth of the ‘yellow sand’ which is 1.0 m under the organic top soil. This marks the start of this large construction project of the Marché International.

GROUND BREAKING DAY, 7 MAY 2015

The 7th of May 2015 marked the ground breaking on the site of the Marché International in Kinshasa, DRC. This day was a special affair with presidential guests including President Josef Kabila himself and the Prime Minister of the DRC. Banners illustrating the market layout as well as products intended to trade with, were displayed on site. Products like fruit, vegetables and a variety of fresh meat will be locally acquired from the nearby farm S.E. Parc Agro Industriel de Bukanga-Lonzo. The Marché International de Kinshasa aims to provide the public with the freshest possible produce which will be stored in state-of-the-art cold rooms on site

GROUND BREAKING DAY, 7 MAY 2015

The 7th of May 2015 marks the official Ground Breaking Day at the site of the Marché International de Kinshasa, as the first excavations will commence in preparation for this massive project. Present on the day will be important Government Officials and Business Leaders, as Mr José de Melim - Director of the Fresh Produce Market - will launch the project during a high-profile event on site.